Ulcerations in the mouth.

ORAL ULCERS

Ulcers in the mouth that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.

CANKER SORES

Causes of oral ulcerations include-- 

1) Local trauma.
                            -- due to sharp edge of teeth,broken filling, dentures, braces.
                       -- accidental biting of the cheek.
                       -- thermal burns due to hot foods or beverages.

ULCERATION DUE TO SHARP TOOTH

2) Apthous stomatitis / Canker sores.
                            -- recurrent formation of oral ulcers for unknown reasons.

CANKER SORE

3) Stress.
4) Unbalanced diet.
5) Hormonal imbalance.
6) Bacterial and viral infections.
7) Systemic diseases.

ULCER ON VENTRAL SURFACE OF TONGUE IN
CROHN'S DISEASE.

ULCER ON LOWER LIP  OF A
PATIENT WITH SYPHILIS.

DRUG INDUCED ULCER ON LATERAL BORDER
OF TONGUE.

ULCER IN HIV INFECTION

Mouth ulcers may cause pain and discomfort.
Mouth ulcers may be seen along with inflammation and secondary infection.

ULCERATION ON LOWER LIP

Treatment:

Most ulcers will heal completely without any intervention.
If symptomatic, removing a local cause of trauma followed by laser treatment on the affected region which helps to relieve pain immediately and heal faster.
Maintaining the good oral hygiene can prevent secondary infection and fastens healing.

Topical analgesics are used to reduce pain. 
Topical steroids are used to reduce inflammation.
People with mouth ulcers should avoid hot and spicy foods, which can increase the pain.
For recurrent ulcerations, vitamin and mineral supplements may be needed.

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